(Head Pro: Brian Gerard) - Designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1991 before the Ryder Cup Matches, The Ocean Course gained instant notoriety as the of the most dramatic "War by the Shore," a battle decided literally by the final putt of Sunday's final match. In 1997, The Ocean Course hosted the World Cup of Golf, with the world's finest golfers from 32 countries competing in the stroke play tournament. The inaugural UBS Warburg Cup took place on the course in 2001, and in 2003 the course hosted the World Golf Championships World Cup. The PGA Club Pro Championship was contested here June 23-26, 2005. The course will host the Senior PGA Championship in 2007, and in 2012, The Ocean Course will once again take center stage of the golfing world when it hosts the PGA Championship. This will mark the first time one of golf's majors is contested in South Carolina.

But with all 18 holes offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, it's likely The Ocean Course would have earned widespread acclaim had no tournament ever been played there. Located at the Eastern end of Kiawah Island, The Ocean Course negotiates along 2 3/4 miles of pristine oceanfront property. According to Pete Dye, "There’s no other golf course in the Northern Hemisphere that has as many seaside holes".

Address:
1000 Ocean Course Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
843-768-2121

Club Information:
Golf Designer: Pete Dye
18 Holes – Par 72

Gold Tees 7,356 (77.2/144)
Blue Tees 6,744 (73.4/139)
White Tees 6,105 (71.1/133)
Red Tees 5,327 (72.7/124)

Directions:
From the North ~ From I-95 South, approach the Charleston area on I-26 East to I-526 West. Follow I-526 to 17 South, travel about 5 miles and turn left onto Main Road. Follow the signs to Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

From the South ~ Follow I-95 North to US-17 North (Charleston – Exit 33). Travel 52 miles on US-17, then turn right onto Main Road. Follow the signs to Kiawah Island Golf Resort.